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Secret WhatsApp Feature REVEALED: Did You Know? You Can Safeguard Your Location During Calls With This Feature

The feature in question is termed "Protect IP Address For Calls." It acts as a guardian, ensuring that hackers or scammers cannot trace your location while you make WhatsApp calls.

Secret WhatsApp Feature: In today’s digital age, privacy is a luxury. With WhatsApp becoming a prevalent mode of both messaging and calling, you might be surprised to learn that your location could potentially be traced through your IP address during calls. This possibility has led to concerns about privacy invasion and security breaches. However, in response to these concerns, WhatsApp has introduced a special feature, which unfortunately remains unknown to many users.

What Is The Secret WhatsApp Feature?

The feature in question is termed “Protect IP Address For Calls.” It acts as a guardian, ensuring that hackers or scammers cannot trace your location while you make WhatsApp calls. It’s quite alarming to discover that even today, a staggering number of users remain uninformed about this key security measure.

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If you are among the 80 out of 100 people who haven’t activated this safeguard, it’s time you take steps to protect your privacy. Let’s delve into the steps on how to enable this hidden gem of a feature.

Steps To Activate “Protect IP Address For Calls”

  • Open the WhatsApp application on your Android phone.
  • Tap on the three dots located at the top right corner of the screen.
  • Select the “Settings” option from the dropdown menu.
  • Navigate to the “Privacy” section within settings.

WhatsApp Hidden Feature

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  • Scroll a little, and you will find the “Advanced” option. Click it.
  • Locate the “Protect IP Address For Calls” option within this section, and switch it on.
  • Once done, your IP address becomes hidden, ensuring enhanced privacy during calls.

A Small Trade-Off: Call Quality

WhatsApp has indicated that enabling this feature might slightly degrade call quality. For those in areas with already weak network coverage, this might present a challenge. The company advises users to verify their network strength before relying on this feature to avoid any communication hiccups.

A small test conducted by us showed no significant dip in call quality, but experiences may vary. From a safety perspective, the feature is a robust solution that certainly merits activation.

In a world where digital interactions are growing exponentially, taking control of one’s privacy is more important than ever. By enabling this simple yet effective feature, you can ensure your conversations remain private without fear of location tracing.

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